CNBC Economy / Updates
- U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July August 7, 2026Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
- Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report August 7, 2026Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.
- The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect August 7, 2026Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%.